In short
NFL Week 4/early-season stakes and storylines (Jets-Dolphins “0-4” pressure, Bengals-Broncos fourth-quarter trends, Browns QB stability debate, Eagles’ undefeated “situational football” dominance, A.J. Brown frustration, Jaguars’ defensive takeaways, Patriots/Drake May momentum), plus Ryder Cup fan/putting controversy and a brief college football segment.
Guests/backgrounds
Scott Van Pelt (ESPN SportsCenter host; joins later to discuss remaining Week 4 and Ryder Cup). Callers include David (Jerry Jones/Micah handshake joke), Terrence (Cleveland Guardians/Browns rant), Terzo (49ers/Kittle/Aiyuk/Jaguars discussion).
Key claims
Broncos have 0.00 fourth-quarter trailing minutes; Eagles’ defense forces second-half zero passing yards and wins via opponents’ mistakes; A.J. Brown is under-targeted and frustrated; Jaguars’ defense has surged with takeaways and points off turnovers; Ryder Cup Europeans dominated early; some U.S. fans behaved disgracefully.
Notable examples
Baker Mayfield interception in the end zone; Eagles’ “tush push” success; Xander Schauffele saying U.S. should’ve made more putts; gallery members allegedly projecting hostility toward Europeans/families.
Written by AI. May contain mistakes. Listen to the episode to check what was said.
Chapters
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0:00 to 0:26
Discussion on the stakes of the Jets vs. Dolphins and Bengals vs. Broncos games.
“As soccer takes center stage this summer, Comcast helps bring the experience home to America.”
Upcoming NFL Games Preview
1:30 to 2:14
Discussion on the stakes of the Jets vs. Dolphins and Bengals vs. Broncos games.
“I got a lot of confidence in our rookie quarterback.”
Analyzing Broncos' Unusual Record
2:15 to 3:40
Rich analyzes the Denver Broncos' surprising statistic of not trailing in the fourth quarter despite a losing record.
“Jets and Dolphins for the right to not be 0-4.”
Game Coverage on Multiple Networks
3:41 to 4:38
Rich details how the upcoming games will be broadcast across various platforms.
“Every single game, they've either been tied or they were ahead and lost at the final buzzer.”
Caller Insights on NFL Games
4:39 to 5:32
Rich takes a humorous call discussing Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons' interactions.
“We say hello to those listening on Sirius XM Channel 80 or our podcast.”
Cleveland Guardians' Success
5:33 to 6:43
Discussion on the Cleveland Guardians' positive performance in MLB and fan sentiments.
“I want you to stay, but I think you should leave now.”
Browns Fan's Frustration
6:44 to 8:44
A fan expresses deep frustration about the ongoing issues with the Browns and quarterback stability.
“Oh, Rich, thank God for the Cleveland Guardians.”
Shador Sanders' Body Language Debate
8:45 to 12:30
Rich discusses the scrutiny surrounding Shador Sanders' body language during games.
“So you go on and start dealing Gabriel Sonny and stop wasting my time.”
Eagles' Performance Evaluation
12:31 to 13:20
Discussion of the Philadelphia Eagles' unbeaten record and their perceived playing style.
“Because they're so good and they look unbeatable?”
Baker Mayfield's Challenges
13:21 to 14:00
Rich analyzes Baker Mayfield's performance and the Eagles' ability to capitalize on mistakes.
“They've got the most unstoppable play in the National Football League that personifies their entire game right now.”
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Eagles' Game Analysis
14:00 to 18:07
Exploring the Eagles' performance and game mistakes.
“ball let's put it that way in the end zone we're gonna pick it off that's what they're doing that's That's exactly what's been happening over and over and over again.”
A.J. Brown's Frustration
18:07 to 21:06
Discussing A.J. Brown's underutilization and team dynamics.
“I am Howie Roseman, since I am also, like Howie, smart and Jewish.”
Mock Trade Scenario for A.J. Brown
21:06 to 24:13
A mock conversation about trading A.J. Brown from the Eagles.
“Nick Sirianni has now improved with this win, this 4-0 start, to 58-23 as a head coach, including playoffs, in the National Football League.”
Ryder Cup Review and Fan Behavior
26:14 to 28:00
Analyzing the Ryder Cup outcomes and criticizing fan conduct.
“Back here on the Rich Eisen show, ESPN Radio is presented by Progressive Insurance.”
Golf Spectators and Decorum
28:00 to 30:01
Discussing the necessary decorum expected from fans at golf tournaments.
“If you are one of those people, you need to look in the mirror and say to yourself, why am I a loser?”
Fan Reactions to Ryder Cup
30:01 to 31:03
A caller shares thoughts on fan behavior at the Ryder Cup and upcoming games.
“And I don't want to paint with a broad brush I'm sure there were some people at Bethpage Black who are handling their business as a member of the gallery properly.”
Niners and Jaguars Performance Review
31:03 to 33:58
Analyzing recent performances of the 49ers and Jaguars in the NFL.
“Purdy turned the ball over is concerning.”
Drake May's Impressive Season
33:58 to 37:22
Highlighting Drake May's remarkable performance in the NFL and comparisons to legends.
“if you have watched them against Carolina or Houston or San Francisco, have seen.”
Patriots' Improvement and Strategy
37:22 to 40:01
Discussing the New England Patriots' recent performance and strategic changes.
“Let me tell you what won't happen this year.”
Weekend College Football Recap
43:24 to 46:55
Discussion on SEC football highlights and key matchups from the weekend.
“tiana watching sec football this weekend were you around her no she was actually in indianapolis over the weekend so she was uh at herself not happy at an event watching on her phone uh but drinking.”
Playoff Predictions
46:56 to 47:11
Analysis of college football playoff potential and current standings.
“It is going to be, because I think anyone could win it.”
Transcript
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1:17But here's the best part. Our YouTube channel. Subscribe at youtube.com slash Rich Eisen Show and you'll never miss a moment. Now, on with the show. Let's do this, this, this. This is the Rich Eisen Show. I got a lot of confidence in our rookie quarterback. I'm glad we got him. Dark design run. Up the middle he goes. To the tank, to the front. Touchdown, giant. Jackson Dart. Live from the Rich Eisen Show studio in Los Angeles, today's guests, ESPN SportsCenter host, Scott Van Pelt. Plus, your phone calls, latest injury news, and more. and now it's rich eisen hour number two of the rich eisen show is on the air 844-204-rich is the number to dial here on the program all phone lines are lit we're about to take your phone call scott van pelt joining us in hour number three he's winging it right now as we speak to new york city uh where he and the rest of the espn countdown crew will be uh uh manning the fort for two games tonight.
2:22Jets and Dolphins for the right to not be 0-4. And the 2-1 Cincinnati Bengals taking on the 1-2 Denver Broncos. I think obviously we know what's at stake between the Jets and the Dolphins this evening. You don't want to be 0-4. It's that sample. Loser leaves town. Pretty much. Just ask the Titans how does 0-4 field? It does not taste very well. And Aaron Glenn's just new there. The conversation about Mike mcdaniel's tenure would only get hotter if they lose to the jets at home that would be two home division losses to start the season for the miami dolphins that's what's at stake there the bengals don't want to cough up their 2-0 start right away in their first two games without joe burrow that's for sure they'd love to reverse course from what we saw in minnesota in the first start for jake browning that's for sure and the denver broncos owners of currently the wildest statistic in the National Football League right now.
3:22Entering tonight's game, the grand total of minutes on the clock in which they have trailed in the fourth quarter is 0.00. They have not trailed at all in the fourth quarter this year and they're 1-2. Yeah, it's ridiculous. 0.00. Full Blutarski on the clock. No minutes and no seconds. Every single game, they've either been tied or they were ahead and lost at the final buzzer. Or gun, whatever you want to say. So the Broncos would love to just, you know, lead in the fourth quarter and win. You know, just like they did in home against Tennessee. Their last two games at Indianapolis, at the Chargers.
4:14They lost with no time left on the clock. So that's what's at stake tonight. We shall see what happens on ESPN and ABC. Two networks, two games, and it's not like the previous one where there's standalongs. Staggered. First up is Jets and Dolphins, and then an hour plus later, it will be the Bengals and the Broncos on Monday night. Here on Disney Plus right now, the ESPN app everywhere, and ESPN Radio presented by Progressive Insurance. We say hello to those listening on Sirius XM Channel 80 or our podcast. All three hours are available throughout the days by downloading our pod, which we're very excited about.
4:54844-204-RICH is the number to dial. David in Ohio. Let's take David's call. What's up, David? Hey, Rich, thanks for taking the call. Last night during the Dallas and Green Bay game, do you think when Jerry Jones met Micah when he was in his Green Bay uniform, You think he'd reach out his hand, shake his hand, and Micah's like, oh, let me talk to my agent real quick before I do this. Ladies and gentlemen, that would have been great. David in Ohio, well done. Two drink minimum. Please tip your waitress. Oh, and he's out. He's out. Boom. He's out. One joke. Mic drop and gone. Okay, very good. Micah drop.
5:36Hey, Micah drop. Look at you. Micah. You should leave. I want you to stay, but I think you should leave now. Full Costanza walkout right there. A Micah drop. Okay. Okay. Okay. Damn, man, you almost had it last night. We talked about it length and hour number one of the program. Maybe I should say this for overreaction, but did Jerry Jones win the trade? Please save that for tomorrow. Please do. Please do. Please do. Please do. Please do. That's for overreaction Monday on a Tuesday. Please save that. In the meantime, though, there's overreaction Monday, the podcast. It's been out in your RSS feed or YouTube.com slash Rich Eisen show for about an hour now.
6:27So take it in whenever you have the time. We'd appreciate it. 844-204-RICH is the number to dial. Now, Terrence in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Guardians have won the American League Central Division despite being dead and buried. What's going on, Terrence? Oh, Rich, thank God for the Cleveland Guardians. Yes, sir. Otherwise, September in Cleveland would have been dismal with the football that's going on. I don't know if you know this about Cleveland in October, but in Cleveland in October, baseball is life. The Guardians are good. They are. Real good. I thank God for the Guardians. What an exciting.
7:07If anyone wants to feel goosebumps getting ready for the playoff baseball, regardless of the team, listen to Tom Hamilton's call of Brian Rocchio hitting that walk-off home run yesterday. It will get you running through a brick wall ready for tomorrow. I will tell you this, Terrence, speaking on behalf of Yankee fans, if I may, I don't want to see them. No. I saw enough from last year, man. I don't doubt you. That's all they do is put the ball in play. That's all they do. They put the ball in play and put the pressure on you to throw strikes and get them out. It's that simple. And if you got J-Ram batting third, I mean, we're just the luckiest fans in the world.
7:44Dude, no doubt. And then, you know, your Browns at some point will turn it around. Quinshaw Judkins is really good. I have something to talk about the Browns. All right. Let me get something off my chest. Let's go. Quarterback stability? Well, now let me see. You know, as a Browns fan, I don't have any idea what that means. I know what you think it means, Sonny. To me, they're just made-up words. Front office words so that fellas like Paul D. Podessa can wear a suit and tie and have a job. What do you really want to know, Rich? Am I sorry for being a Browns fan? Not a day goes by, I don't feel regret.
8:19Not because of 1-31 or the Deshaun Watson trade, because you think I should. Look back on the way I was in 1999. a young, stupid kid who committed to this terrible franchise. I want to talk to him. I want to try to talk some sense to him. Tell him the way things are. But I can't now. That kid's long gone, and this old man's all that's left. I've got to live with that. Quarterback stability? They're just BS words. So you go on and start dealing Gabriel Sonny and stop wasting my time. To give it the truth, I don't give a crap. Wow. Terrence in Cleveland. Phenomenal. Going full Shawshank on us. Well done, Terrence in Cleveland.
9:01Well done, Lushana Toverich. Atta boy. Thank you. Right back at you. Wow. So much being made of Shador Sanders' body language during that game yesterday. You seen that? I didn't really watch any of that one. What was it? He was just standing there looking like, when are you going to put me in the game, coach? Arms folded. It's ready. That. Yeah. Well, he's the third string, so. But it's just, what do you want him to do? Everybody's a body language expert. Guess what? Yeah, that's true. Let me ask you about something for half a second, and you know everything. What do you want him to do? He wants to play.
9:34Guess what would be worse? What would be worse? Yucking it up? Would yucking it up be worse? Yeah, imagine if I sit here and I'm going to...
9:40Rich Eisen:If you're a body language police... Yeah, now when you're down three scores. Reading a cutaway of a camera. He's giggling, high-fiving. A camera cutaway, right? He's giggling it up while the Lions are spanking Flacco. Spanking Flacco Spanking Flacco by the way Well that's like a ska band from the 90s Actually what it was was the original title of Chasing Amy That's pretty good too Can we get Kevin Smith on that? Yeah get Kevin Smith on Spanking Flacco Pretty funny What's a kid supposed to do? Remember a few years ago Remember the quarterback Derek Anderson Chris? Yeah DA They were losing a game like 20 I remember that He was sitting there smiling and they got on him He was like what am I You know, people can't win for losing here sometimes.
10:25What's he supposed to do? Exactly. He's got the headset on. He's paying attention. Was it worse than that? Did I miss something? Because I was watching it. Yeah, I mean, we have to call Zagora and Siciliano to find out. Yeah, I wasn't dialed into this one. I don't know when Stefanski is going to make a move. Got to do something. Flacco doesn't look great. Quint Sean Judkins is good, though. That guy's really good. Okay.
10:47Rich Eisen:I think they nailed the draft this year. At least you got that. fantasy well done by you certainly if one of the quarterbacks that they eventually do put in if they do in in uh dylan gabriel or shador starts playing well um and they start winning more games than not and not losing three out of four you're gonna you're gonna look back at this draft and say well done i think you're right mason graham this kid well they seemingly won the hunter trade i guess i don't know i don't know about that just because hunter's not showing up in the stat sheet doesn't mean he's not helping them win football games that defense right now is shutting it down on people in jacksonville um but he's got the lowest we just came with his lowest passer rating flaco since week three of 2017 yikes a 39.3 passer rating cleveland scored 17 points or less than nine straight games that's the longest streak in the nfl i don't know again this is what Stefanski's going to have to make a decision on here.
11:45Rich Eisen:I think they had hoped that the Flacco, that one comeback player of the year a couple years ago in the system was the one that was going to show up in the first few weeks of the season. Cleveland's next game is in London. And by the way, they're the home team, but they're traveling the longest because Minnesota, all they have to do is hop a flight from Ireland. They're probably already there. So you'll see that game on NFL Network. Pretty big one. You don't want to go to one and four. Wentz versus Flacco is what it looks like right now. But seriously, is Shedore just supposed to stand there? Yeah.
12:20What do they want him to do?
12:21Rich Eisen:I don't know. It's not like he looked disinterested. He looked pissed off. Exactly. He wants to play. He's losing. Losing's not fun. Dude. 844-204-RICH is the number to dial on the program. The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-0. And... Yon. I don't know. It wasn't a yawn game. Was it a yawn game? They're kind of yawn. Why? Because they're so good and they look unbeatable? Drew Brees called them boring the other day and it's hard to kind of disagree. You know who they called boring? Tim Duncan. Good one, TJ. Not a great team. You're defending the Philadelphia Eagles. What's wrong with me? Where's the sheet to sign?
13:08Be an Eagle fan, TJ. I'm a puke. I'm going to pute. Do it. Look at you. But you're not wrong. Tim Duncan was pretty boring. The big fundamental, right? I'll take 4-0 instead of having a tie. Come on. The ties are pretty terrible.
13:23Rich Eisen:They've won 20 of 21 games. They've got the most unstoppable play in the National Football League that personifies their entire game right now. Which, by the way, Rich. They're coming to your town, and it feels inevitable. And if you make one mistake, just one mistake, just let one guy come through on the punt team. Block. touchdown okay here's what's gonna happen you if you're baker mayfield you're gonna try and make a play because that's all you've done all year long and you've made plays and you've made plays to the point where it's you're three and oh and you're all groans up and you're groans up and and you're so money and everyone knows it and you're gonna extend a play and then you're gonna throw an interception in the end zone we're gonna pick it off you're gonna throw an interceptable ball let's put it that way in the end zone we're gonna pick it off that's what they're doing that's That's exactly what's been happening over and over and over again.
14:13Rich Eisen:Tampa Bay down 24-6 at halftime. They make it 24-13 with nine minutes left in the third quarter. Now it's 31-13 because your stellar second-year running back, Bucky Irving, puts the ball on the ground with one millimeter separating the ground from his shin. That was unfortunate, but a mistake. And guess what they're going to do? They're going to pick it up. They're going to run it in. Unbelievable. Baker Mayfield then leads it back 31-23. Throws that interception in the end zone with 7.57 left in the fourth quarter.
14:54Rich Eisen:And the Eagles take advantage every single time. even if you, by the way, hold them to wait for it. Zero passing completions in the second half. Zero. None. Your defense does that job. No passing yards in the second half. Zero. 15-16 for 130 yards and two passing touchdowns and a passer rating 140 in the first half for Hurts. 0 for 8, 20 rush yards for Hurts in the second half. You did your job, but there were mistakes. made by the other team, and the Eagles will take them and beat you over the head with it. This was Baker Mayfield after the game. We were just kind of lifeless to begin with in the first half.
15:38We got punched in the mouth going at halftime. Look at the scoreboard. You're like, alright, what are we going to do now? We're too damn good to wait to get hit in the mouth. We've got to come out swinging. We've got to play better. He's not wrong. And by the way, not concerned about them in the NFC South. Even though Atlanta came up with a win, they seem to be way too inconsistent. The Bucs already have a road win in in Atlanta. That's what happens when you get a rookie quarter. I guess not a rookie. A rookie full first year starter. How does that sound, right, for Michael Penix? First time he's going through the entire gauntlet here.
16:10You're going to get ups and downs. Baker Mayfield, you know what you're going to get. Not worried about the Bucs at all. And of course, the Eagles. How many weeks in a row are we going to be able to talk about what's wrong with them? What's this? What's that?
16:23Rich Eisen:Well, they keep winning. Barkley had just 19 carries. That's it. You kept him down, too. Saquon, all Saquon had was 43 yards on 19 carries. You got that done. Jalen Hurts, not a single lick of a passing yard in the second half. And you still couldn't win at home. Because the Eagles come to town and just make sure you make more mistakes than them. And then they'll just take whatever's in front of them. That's the way Belichick used to win games, right? This week, this is the way we're going to win. Next week, that's the way we're going to win because that's the way you play. They play situational football.
17:02Rich Eisen:What do we need to do in this down? This. You do that in this down, guess what we're going to do? That's a mistake? Oh, sorry. Nice parting gifts for you. That's the way the Eagles are playing right now. And now everybody's talking about how pissed off A.J. Brown is. Well. Because A.J. Brown, when they were throwing it around in the first half, he didn't get anything to eat, hardly. it was Goddard who got the two touchdowns right for them and AJ Brown two receptions seven yards on nine targets in week four fewest yards in a game for him with six or more targets in his entire career under 30 receiving yards in three of the four games this year he had six catches for 109 yards in a score last week against the Rams it all came in the second half so the passing game was great for a full game it's just over two separate halves in two different games right the eagles are undefeated in all of these games if you didn't know you got the tweet this is what everybody's talking about there it is aj brown after the game a quote if you're not welcomed not listened to quietly withdraw don't make a scene shrug your shoulders and be on your way to new england did you put that in there put that that part wasn't at the Bro, by the way, I believe this is from something other than inner excellence.
18:29Here we are again. Here we are again. I'm going to keep talking. Last time this happened.
18:34Rich Eisen:Hold on. I have it written down here. Last time this happened, the Eagles. Wait for it. I have it written down. Won the Super Bowl. Need A.J. Brown. There it is right there. There it is. That's the last time it happened. I wrote it down. They won the Super Bowl. He's not happy. Go for it. Let's do this again. Let's reprise this. certainly since you were not part of overreaction monday uh tj mike del tuffo is the sound engineer for that outstanding podcast that's available wherever you get your podcast right now or on the youtube channel of the rich eisen show you uh forwarded as an overreaction monday topic that teams should call yes the eagles for aj brown absolutely and i agreed right that's not an overreaction team should call the eagles for aj brown except for the fact that that topic bar is infused, assumes, says without saying, that the Eagles would listen.
19:26Let's recreate it, Chris. Let's do it. I am Howie Roseman, since I am also, like Howie, smart and Jewish. Okay. Secondly, you are a general manager. Sure. You be the GM, right? Yeah. Which team are you going to choose? Oh, I don't know. I'll just pick one random one out of that. I'll be Elliott Wolfe. Ah! Yeah. Of the Patriots. Just random team. Who've got a kid. That kid, Drake May, could use that weapon, huh? Drake May has similar stats to Josh Allen right now. I got it. Ready? And action. Oh, my God. Hey, is this Howie? Hey, what's going on? Hey, it's Elliot. What's up, man? How's it going?
20:05How are the kids, Elliot? Kids are great. I'm a family man. Yeah, we got soccer, basketball weekends. You know how it goes. Oh, my gosh. I feel like I'm chauffeuring more than general managing these days. Am I right? You know what I mean? Never home, working out of the car. Hey, just wondering. What's up? You know, we got a spot maybe. We could use some help at wide receiver. Is AJ possibly available? You're talking Brown. Brown, AJ Brown. AJ Brown. I saw his Twitter this morning. You know, is he on the block? Elliot, I love you. I respect your work. But do you know what GTFOH stands for? Let me just type that into Urban Dictionary real quick.
20:43And I say that respectful. No, well done. And that's it. You just get the dial tone. So no, not taking calls?
20:55Rich Eisen:If I'm Howie Roseman, I read this stuff, I see it, and I just shake my head. And I don't even call Nick Sirianni. You know why? Nick Sirianni has now improved with this win, this 4-0 start, to 58-23 as a head coach, including playoffs, in the National Football League. That's the fourth highest winning percentage by a head coach in his first five seasons in the Super Bowl era. Behind George Seifert, Chuck Knox, and George Allen. He's seven wins away from being second on the wins list in the first five seasons in an NFL career all time, including playoffs. And the person he would pass is a guy named Paul Brown.
21:41Rich Eisen:So tell me, like, you know, it might be good for the fodder of long-time listeners and first-time callers. It might be good for the fodder, for the print media. As well it should. As well it should. I mean, it's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I mean, Paul George is saying he's back to being Paul George if he's healthy. Did you see that soundbite earlier this week? So, and the Phillies are getting set to take the week off in the playoffs.
22:12Rich Eisen:just keep doing what you're doing nick it's like one big tush push we're just gonna shove you over and if you don't like the celebrating and the bash brothering and all that stuff that they're doing with the arms it's kind of like the freddie freeman dance move if you're sick and tired of watching the dodgers do it stop them stop them the problem is you can't it's very difficult to do it And nobody is yet. And I don't know if you guys noticed in the third, they're setting up for the tush push. Broncos look like they have a great defense for it. The Bucs, you mean? The Bucs. He hands the ball off to Saquon from the tush push.
22:52And I'd never seen them do that. And what happened? He scored a touchdown. So what are you supposed to do now? Like, you can't stop it this way. You can't stop it this way.
23:02Rich Eisen:Did you see the Bucs had that 400-pound guy that they were thinking of activating for the game? All day. Yeah, just saying, try and stop him. Try and push him. I think that's what's going to end up happening. That's what they're going to do. Or maybe they'll just take their best defensive lineman and put him in that inflatable sumo wrestler suit and have them go out there. Have them waddle out there? Yeah, and say, stop that guy. I don't know, man. Not concerned. A.J. Brown, at some point, it's going to be his game. Yeah, for sure. And in the meantime, you know, it's not easy. I totally understand it.
23:41Rich Eisen:Receivers need to be fed. They need to get the football. A.J. Brown is too good to not be targeted more and have more consistent yards. It totally makes sense. I totally understand he is frustrated. In the meantime, the answer to that problem is just wait. It's going to be okay. In the meantime, will you take your ring out and look at it? Or full-on Don Draper, Mad Men. That's what the money is for.
24:17Rich Eisen:844-204-RICH, number to dial. Scott Van Pelt in our number three on the program. We haven't hit the Bears and the Raiders. We shall. There's also the Colts and the Rams. Chris, you saw that game. Great game. Just to name two. just to name two games that we have yet to discuss with you right here on the rich eisen show here on disney plus the espn the app and the espn radio presented by progressive insurance
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27:25Rich Eisen:And, you know, it wasn't just that, too. The Europeans were just lights out for the first two days. Lights out. Lights. Tommy Fleetwood, man. Tommy Fleetwood. Tommy Fleetwood. At one point, Tommy Fleetwood, I think, had more points personally than the U.S. had points collectively at one point on Saturday over the weekend. And I just want to say this as well. If you were one of the people in the crowd, gallery, whatever you want to call it, certainly not patrons in Long Island. that was screaming stuff that i was reading that you were screaming at say rory mcclellan it's like and shane lowry what are we doing let me just say this you are a loser yeah you're a loser and you are not in any way shape or form additive or representative of what our country should be known as around the world this is forget about the real world right now about how many people are viewing this through the prism of the real world and politics and things of that nature fine that's just the way things are in this world it's all about and i understand that there is a nationalistic jingoistic way to look at being a fan at the ryder cup but to scream at stuff when rory's like over a putt like there is it's the end of the day the end of the day there is a necessary amount of decorum required to be somebody in the stands at a golf tournament period end of story no matter how you feel about america or golf or whatever or the americans you're rooting for the stuff that i read that was directed at some of the Europeans and their families, including projectiles.
29:17Rich Eisen:If you are one of those people, you need to look in the mirror and say to yourself, why am I a loser? Period. End of story. Full stop. Hard to agree. Terzo in Iowa, you're here on the Rich Eisen show. What's up, Terzo? Yo, what up, Rich? Hey, I can't agree with you more. I was taken back by how our fans reacted and from the sounds of it they weren't even really chanting for the U.S. and I'm all for us rooting for the U.S. and having fun with it but you do have to have respect and I thought that there was so much that they could have done better and they just didn't do it and it's just saddening.
30:02Rich Eisen:And I don't want to paint with a broad brush I'm sure there were some people at Bethpage Black who are handling their business as a member of the gallery properly. But, you know, what else is on your mind, Terzo? What else you got? Well, yesterday's game was a tough loss. I was really hoping that we'd pull that one out at home because the next two games are going to be tough. The quick turnaround against the Rams on Thursday and then having to go out and play Tampa. But in Tampa, they've been playing well, and we kind of struggle out there. And so I could very well see us being 3-3 going into week seven.
30:44Rich Eisen:It's entirely possible, man. But the bottom line is at some point Kittle's going to come back. And then at some point you do get Ayuk. Jawan Jennings just can't play four healthy quarters, it appears. I mean, he got hit in the chops at a two-point conversion that he caught. And thanks for the call, Terzo. See you, buddy. You know, the Niners. Purdy turned the ball over is concerning. Well, he also, I mean, let's just put it this way, man. I know he's dinged, but that second pick was literally like the Jaguars receiver. The one that got him was having the ball slapped away when he stepped up in the pocket.
31:24Rich Eisen:That one really hurt the Niners. I mean, the Niners had a chance to keep winning this game over and over and over again. But at the end of the day, we may learn and the Chiefs may learn next. The Jacksonville Jaguars can put up enough points with Travis Etienne running the football and hitting home runs as he did again yesterday. He joined Derrick Henry as the only player since 2018 to average six or more yards a carry on 60 or more carries over his team's first four games of the season. He's getting 6.1 yards a pop right now. Travis Etienne has reentered the chat. we're still waiting for Trevor Lawrence to just light it up.
32:04Rich Eisen:He has yet to do that with Brian Thomas Jr. or Travis Hunter. But he did just file his first game of the year without an interception. So that's good news on that front. And the defense is just doing the rest. They, last year, the Jacksonville defense had nine takeaways with 25 points off those takeaways. That was both of them last in the National Football League. Dead last. Already this year through the first four games, 13 takeaways, four more. And 41 points off of takeaways, 16 more points already this year. Than last year's season low totals.
32:50Rich Eisen:And their turnover margin of four or more or better. It's their first game with that for Jacksonville since 2022. 22. Devin Lloyd. Killing it. Eight tackles, tackle for loss, and two interceptions alone on Sunday. And they went to San Francisco. And Robert Sala talking before the game about how they have a legal sign-stealing system. He and Liam Cohen crossed paths after the game. And you could see the video. So Liam Cohen said something at the very end of what the microphones picked up that I think he will regret saying personally. But Liam Cohen is talking with his chest, and I'm wondering if the defense is picking up on that.
33:38Rich Eisen:And at some point, the offense is going to catch up to what Liam Cohen is trying to coach up there. And Jacksonville is now tied for first in the AFC South, and they have got a big game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night to close out week five. The whole country is going to settle down and watch what we, if you have watched them against Carolina or Houston or San Francisco, have seen. Or even at Cincinnati, that was the game in which Joe Burrow went down for the season and Jake Browning threw just enough to get Jacksonville past Cincinnati in that one. Otherwise, they'd be a perfect 4-0, the only other 4-0 team along with the Bills and the AFC at this point in time.
34:21Rich Eisen:and you know I'm calling that week 7 game in Wembley against the Rams that could be a highly entertaining game against two teams that are leading their divisions at that point in time we shall see and we'll talk Rams and Colts shortly with Seattle in between the Monday night or in Kansas City at home before they take on the Rams in London on NFL Network and then there's a bye so nice start for the Jaguars and the same sir can go for your Patriots. Dude. Gave away the game against the Steelers. Should be 3-1, but like where we're at right now. You should. Because Vrabel is just giving this team a certain sense about themselves, an identity that I think they are buying.
35:10Take your heart pills and buckle up. That's what they're doing, man. Well, Drake May is making a leap right now.
35:16Rich Eisen:You know what? I could sit here and push back on that. I don't know how you can. But guess what? I'm not going to. Thank you. Because ball doesn't lie and the numbers don't lie. And Caleb is definitely, he took a beating in Vegas yesterday, another game that we'll talk about shortly, and came out with the win. Jaden Daniels has been hurt the last two games. J.J. McCarthy had one good quarter before he's been hurt the last two games. Bo Nix tonight, we'll see how he responds to the first three games in which we're waiting to see more of the Bo Nicks from last year. Michael Penix is like a roller coaster.
35:55Drake May is 100 % taking the biggest leap and playing the best out of anybody that was drafted in the first round of last year's draft, without a doubt.
36:03Rich Eisen:And then you want to talk about some of the things that he has done. We're going to start to hear him compared statistically through the first two years, through the first this, the first that. you're going to hear the name Tom Brady more often than not because obviously that's the quarterback you're going to get thrown into the mix with when you're talking about statistics in your own team record book. But Drake May has had a 75 % or better completion percentage with two or more passing touchdowns in each of the last three games. Look at this stat that we're putting up on the screen. The only one, the only one in NFL history to have a better such streak in a single season is Tom Brady in his 50 touchdown perfect season of 2007.
36:59Rich Eisen:And he's tied with records with a streak, similar streak, at three of Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning again, Kurt Warner, and five others. We've just thrown away the five others. As for Brady, Manning, Rogers, and Warner, they all won an MVP in the season in which they did it. Hey. This is... Let me tell you what won't happen this year. I know, I hear you. Say what? I hear you. At 23 years old. I mean, if we run the table? He's the second youngest player. Well, I'm just showing you, again, he may or may not, I'm just showing you what he's done so far. He's been great. Really impressive.
37:41Rich Eisen:Yeah, really impressive. And if they held on the football against Pittsburgh. There's no way we lose that. You know, week one against Vegas is a bit of a head scratcher based on the fact that Vegas has yet to win another one. Right. And he's the second youngest player with two or more passing touchdowns or one or more rushing touchdowns and a passer rating of 155 in the same game. His passer rating was 155.6 Sunday. Lamar was the only younger to do it. He did it age 22, and you know what he did that season? He won the MVP. Tell him, Rich Eisen. I'm serious. What are the results, Brock? 70 to 1 right now.
38:24Rich Eisen:They're the first team in nine years to score 40 or more points coming against a team that just shut out their opponent the previous season. The last team to do it was the Niners in 2016. They're getting special teams touchdowns. So again, what they're doing, let's just keep our feet on the ground to use a Casey Kasem phrase here. Sorry, I was levitating a little bit. Drake May, you are reaching for the stars. I am. I'm levitating. And I'm giving you this long distance dedication. I'm playing you an upbeat record right now. Even though you might not be asking for one. Keep going. We know how Kasem responded to that.
39:02Rich Eisen:All right. Wow. two and two is in the mix for a wild card spot through four four weeks bro if the playoff started today rich eisen patriots the eighth seed i'm just losing tiebreaker to the chiefs you're you're you're off to a very nice start and a base of operations from which a nice run can be made well certainly if your quarterbacks can continue to play like this professional operation now where it hasn't been the last couple of seasons uh drake may has the dual threat ability that you want in your quarterback these days. Look, Stefan Diggs, nice game yesterday. He got a touchdown. Nice game.
39:37Rich Eisen:First time as a Patriot. And I think we're seeing him finally getting to be healthy. Travion Henderson, Ramondre Stevenson. That's a nice two headed monster when they're holding on to the football. You mentioned special teams, but they did the one thing that they couldn't do in the last couple of years, beat a bad team. When a team comes to your house and you're better than them, handle your business. And they did that yesterday, which they couldn't do in the last couple of years. He certainly did. And Christian Gonzalez came back. Great news. And Marcus Jones, man. Dude, a weapon on specialty.
40:09Rich Eisen:87-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. Had another long return, almost broke another. Uh-huh. 167-yard punt return yards in week four. Broke the record held by Mike Haynes. Hall of Famer. Yes, sir. Who's been in the studio. True. Good stuff. Good stuff. so jacksonville and new england i tip my cap to you and i just had to get all that out before the yankees and red socks played each other i just wanted to be professional thank you we'll take a break right here on the rich eisen show scott van pelt coming in hour three
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43:48He had it done in. He had it done in.
43:50Rich Eisen:Because if this is the year that Georgia supposedly is down, they should be still able to get Alabama and then could not. For some reason, Kirby Smart, just whether it's Nick Saban as head coach or now Kalen DeBoer, just can't beat Bama in the regular season. Did you see Bama through a tight end or wide receiver screen with a 350-pound lineman? Did you see that? I missed that. Yeah, he almost scored a touchdown. You need to dial up Chris Fowler's call with Herb Street. They were chuckling and laughing throughout the entire process. Yeah, I imagine. So what a big win for Kalen DeBoer. Huge. Okay, everyone's looking at him off the hot seat a little bit.
44:31Everyone's looking at his buyout and saying no one's going to pay that. Well, now they're, let's see. If I was looking at the national title odds, they have the fourth best odds right now. Really? Yeah. Ohio State 5-1, Oregon 6-1, Texas 7-1, Bama 8-1. Great win for Ohio State in Washington.
44:52Rich Eisen:Big 10 refs. Come on, man. Did you see at one point that seriously, there were two personal foul penalties on Washington that were absurd, just positively absurd. One was a roughing the passer that wasn't. Absolutely not. you know um and another one called on on on the bench well after a play was over because a ref bumped into the head coach so stupid yeah uh but ohio state is a clear number one right now right uh yeah okay yep and um tj what a weekend for you but let me tell you it wasn't i mean how did how did how did uh how did you take that oh that uh just the complete opposite of the last weekend for me.
45:41Rich Eisen:Oregon, that Oregon overtime against your Penn State Nittany Lions. That was a rough one. James Franklin falls to 2-21 all time against Associated Press top six opponents. 2-21 all time. Drew Aller threw an interception. At one point, Oregon had a fourth and one in overtime. All Penn State needed was that one stop. Instead, they didn't. Next snap, touchdown. Next snap was overtime. Touchdown on the first snap there. Next snap, two-point conversion, no good. Next snap, interception by Drew Aller. Game over. They went from needing a one-yard stop to win it to five snaps later, losing. Game over, yeah.
46:26Rich Eisen:That was a wild overtime. And that was happening just as Alabama beat Georgia. Yep. Same time. Same time. So, I mean, it was the witching hour. And I had to get to sleep because I had a 2.30 a.m. wake-up call for yesterday's NFL game day morning. I found out Oregon stayed in Altoona last week. No way. Look at that. Hey, did they really? I don't know why, but yeah. Okay, so your hometown's hospitality may have helped. Yeah, they shouldn't do that again. Did you see Dan Lanning afterwards with the postgame interview? He looked like he was in a zone. Yeah. That guy can coach. Yeah. Okay. Playoff is going to be awesome.
47:04It is going to be, because I think anyone could win it.
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Rich and the guys debate if it’s time for the 1-3 Cleveland Browns to give Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders a start over Joe Flacco, weigh in on the Philadelphia Eagles improving to 4-0 on the season with a Week 4 win over the previously unbeaten Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rich sounds off on the “loser” fans who heckled Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup, breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 4 win over Brock Purdy and the 49ers, and explains why things are looking up for the New England Patriots under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye.
The guys recap the top college football storylines including Alabama’s win over Georgia, Ohio State taking down the Washington Huskies, and Oregon’s overtime win over Penn State.
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